Author Archives: Jay Butchko
The Importance of a Biomechanics Expert
In a personal injury case, all kinds of experts can be used. Many we are very familiar with, such as doctors, or scientists. But what often wins the case is using different kinds of experts and understanding what kind of expert can say what. One expert that isn’t often used—but can be very important—is… Read More »
Car Crash Occurs on Interstate 40 in Roane County
Roane County, TN (January 19, 2021) A multiple-vehicle crash is reported to have occurred on January 19th at the 351 mile marker westbound, which is situated between Midtown and Kingston. As a result of the accident, the left lane of traffic was temporarily blocked. Motorists were advised to exercise caution while passing through the… Read More »
Fed-Ex Drivers Injured in Cumberland County Crash
Cumberland County, TN (January 16, 2021) First responders in Cumberland County responded to the scene of an accident on January 16th that occurred on Plateau Road closed to Linder Loop. Law enforcement states that the driver of a FedEx vehicle was traveling west when he lost control of his vehicle as a result of… Read More »
Driver Avoids Injury after Cumberland County Crash
Cumberland County, TN (January 16, 2021) A motor vehicle driver avoided injury following a car crash that occurred on January 18th on Bud Tanner Road close to Wolf Creek Road. The report provided by law enforcement states that the driver of a Chevy Silverado was going down a steep hill while the road was… Read More »
Does a Bystander Have to Help Someone in Distress?
Often, laws and morals collide, where one says to do one thing, and the other says to do something different. One such area is with the obligation of bystanders to help an accident victim. While ethics or morals may say that you, as a bystander or an observer or someone in peril, should have… Read More »
Law Enforcement Involved in Knoxville Crash
Knoxville, TN (January 16, 2021) The Knoxville Police Department confirmed that a police vehicle was involved in a crash on the night of January 16h. The Knoxville Police Department reports that at the time of the accident an officer was responding to a call on Sutherland Avenue. The officer was involved in a crash… Read More »
Tractor-Trailer Fire Occurs on Interstate 40
Putnam County, TN (January 16, 2021) Crews on the afternoon of January 16th worked to clean up a tractor-trailer fire that occurred on Interstate 40. The fire occurred quickly at the 273 mile marker of Interstate 40. The exact cause of the fire remains uncertain, but firefighters worked quickly to extinguish the blaze. Fortunately,… Read More »
Rescue Workers Search for Missing Woman After Boat Capsizes
Hamilton County, TN (January 15, 2021) Rescue workers are searching for a woman who is one of three people whose boat capsized while canoeing on Chickamauga Reservoir close to Sequoyah Nuclear Plant. A report of an overturned boat with three boaters was received around 5:30 in the afternoon on January 15th. Rescue workers found… Read More »
Driver Charged Following Vehicle Crash on Highway 70 North in Cumberland County
Cumberland County, TN (January 14, 2021) A two vehicle crash occurred on Highway 70 North in Cumberland County on January 14th that resulted in no injuries but left one driver facing citations. The report provided by law enforcement states that the driver of a Ford Explorer was attempting to turn onto Linder Loop when… Read More »
Knoxville Police Officer Hospitalized After Single-Vehicle Crash
Knoxville, TN (January 14, 2021) A member of the Knoxville Police Department is recovering in a medical facility following an accident that occurred late on January 14th. The officer was injured in a single-vehicle crash that occurred on Interstate 275 South closed to Woodland Ave around 10:30 at night. The officer was responding to… Read More »